A great landscape can add up to 15 - 20% of value to your home. It is recommended that a homeowner spend 10% of the home's value on landscape. Hire a professionally licensed landscape architect to get the most return on your dollar.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recommends that homeowners invest 10 percent of the home’s value in landscaping. Landscape architecture goes beyond plantings, or softscaping, to include structural features like lighting, fences, garden paths, fire pits, swimming pools, and ponds. Outdoor rooms, terraces, and decks are also high-yield structural or hardscaping investments. A landscape architect can work with the client to generate a detailed plan. Typically, the homeowner then hires a general contractor, landscape contractor, or subcontractor to perform the installation. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/347-landscaping-a-good-investment/
"Not adding Value is the same as taking it away." - Seth Godin
When you're ready to make an investment into your home's landscape, keep these design tips in mind.
Think about what you want and how you will use the space
Make a realistic budget
Look at books, magazines and home design sites like Houzz to get ideas
Find a residential landscape architect in your area
Interview several landscape architects
Ask about maintenance
You should be able to find several qualified candidates to design and install your landscape. Choose someone who shares your vision and you feel confident can execute your dream.
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